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How do I focus my topic?
As you learn about your general topic ...
- Think about how you can make your topic smaller and narrower.
- Think of subtopics.
- Does your idea fit the assignment?
- Can you find information on the topic?
- Watch topics change from broad to narrow here .
- An excellent way to focus your topic is through concept mapping.
Learn how by viewing this PowerPoint presentation.
- Get more suggestions for narrowing your topic here.
TIP: Don’t worry about getting it exactly right, your topic might change as you do more research.